"The 26-year-old defenseman, who had toiled for 297 AHL games before getting his first chance at the big time this season with the Bruins, signed a two-year extension with the B's for an annual salary of $887,500 on Sunday. If Aspirot can continue to play like he has in his first 25 games as an NHLer, the deal is a steal for the B's. Playing with a mix of urgency and physicality, Aspirot is plus-15 and has two goals and an assist."
"He has been able to step up and play important roles when the Bruins when their top defensemen Charlie McAvoy and now Hampus Lindholm have been out injured. He is currently playing on a top pairing with McAvoy. Seemingly made for new coach Marco Sturm's new hybrid zone/man-to-man with his ability to close on players quickly, Aspirot was one of the last cuts in training camp."
Jonathan Aspirot signed a two-year extension with the Bruins for an annual salary of $887,500 after earning NHL playing time. The 26-year-old defenseman had played 297 AHL games before getting his first NHL opportunity and has appeared in 25 NHL games so far, registering two goals, an assist and a plus-15 rating. He has stepped into larger roles during injuries to Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm and is currently paired with McAvoy. The Bruins signed him as a free agent after AHL seasons with Belleville and Calgary, and he was promoted from Providence when injuries hit Boston.
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